One of our clients in Saudi Arabia has taken delivery of ATEX rated fans replacing 2 off fans we supplied nearly 30 years ago, the ATEX fans are rated Zone 1; Category 2G inside and external, these fans supplied fresh clean air for a gas turbine, the fans are direct driven and come complete with brass spark minimising features, fan casing is galvanised after manufacture.

It is of paramount importance that all design takes into account the parameters of site conditions in respect to the gas or/and dust environment, all clients must highlight what area are zoned for hazardous dust or gas in order for us to design a system to meet current regulations.

In the dust extraction business we handle potentially hazardous explosive dusts and on dry filters when handling most wood dusts and we always provide ATEX rated explosion panels.

When handling extremely hazardous dusts including titanium and aluminium we recommend wet separation, also we promote extraction piping manufactured in 2mm all welded construction, also fan must have anti spark features.